Question
Two sons are working with their father in a business. Most of the work is done by the sons. They do not receive wages. However, all expenses for them are acquired from the business. The father has died. What is the status of this business? Does it belong to the two sons?
Answer
No, it does not belong to the two sons. The business belonged to their father. All his heirs will inherit their respective shares in terms of the Shariah's Law of Inheritance.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 03
- PDF page
- 11
Appears under INVALID AKHULA (approximate).